# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12: Nose over/nose down

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA350.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 20, 2026 · N4139M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA100.md): Piper PA12 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 10, 2026 · N2945M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2026 · N3484M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.
- [NTSB WPR26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2026 · N7632H · Substantial damage
  > On March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ERA25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA297.md): Piper PA-12 · Ponce Inlet, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 11, 2025 · N2504M · Substantial damage
  > On August 11, 2024, about 1359 easter daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N2504M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ponce Inlet, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ANC25LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA089.md): Piper PA-12 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2025 · N2638M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA026.md): Piper PA-12 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2024 · N2524M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain back pressure on the control stick during a landing attempt on gravel, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA024.md): Piper PA-12 · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2023 · N3910M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.
- [NTSB ANC22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA079.md): Piper PA-12 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N92740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB ANC21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA085.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N149AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of inappropriate terrain and decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an attempted go-around, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA039.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N92793 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA316.md): Piper PA 12 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N7754H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA586.md): Piper PA 12 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N3985M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA551.md): Piper PA 12 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2019 · N4315M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while taking off from water in shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA497.md): Piper PA 12 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2019 · N2534M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA385.md): Piper PA 12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N3914M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA202.md): Piper PA 12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2019 · N92798 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA125.md): Piper PA 12 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2019 · N2333M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while conducting a touch-and-go landing on an unimproved, snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA535.md): Piper PA 12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2018 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control on uneven terrain during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA522.md): Piper PA 12 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N4077M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA320.md): Piper PA 12 · Nulato, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2018 · N3937M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on upsloping terrain, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in…
- [NTSB GAA15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA012.md): Piper PA 12 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2015 · N2722M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC12CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC12CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3615M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA113.md): Piper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N2945M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from an off-airport site in variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC11CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N78564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off uphill into rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA033.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in a departure with the fuel selector in the "off" position, a subsequent loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA025.md): Piper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N3613M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude while landing in bright sunlight on an airstrip surrounded by snow, resulting in an undershoot and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA007.md): Piper PA-12 · Valley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N2971M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll after overshooting the intended touchdown point, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC10CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA043.md): Piper PA-12 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N2507M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC09LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N2594M · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA087.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N92770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA394.md): Piper PA-12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N7670H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC08CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA124.md): Piper PA-12 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N3348M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.
- [NTSB ANC08CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2951M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB SEA08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Centerville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2008 · N7243V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101202')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '096' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence?model=7101202

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